An Analysis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Quality of Life Among Adults Living with HIV in Western Uganda

Simple item page
dc.contributor.authorKabunga, Amir
dc.contributor.authorKigongo, Eustes
dc.contributor.authorUdho, Samson
dc.contributor.authorAuma, Anna Grace
dc.contributor.authorTumwesigye, Raymond
dc.contributor.authorMusinguzi, Marvin
dc.contributor.authorAcup, Walter
dc.contributor.authorRuth Akello, Anne
dc.contributor.authorOkalo, Ponsiano
dc.contributor.authorNabaziwa, Jannat
dc.contributor.authorMwirotsi Shikanga, Enos
dc.contributor.authorHalima, Namata
dc.date.accessioned2024-03-18T14:12:54Z
dc.date.available2024-03-18T14:12:54Z
dc.date.issued2024-03
dc.description.abstractAmir Kabunga,1 Eustes Kigongo,2 Samson Udho,3 Anna Grace Auma,3 Raymond Tumwesigye,3 Marvin Musinguzi,4 Walter Acup,4 Anne Ruth Akello,2 Ponsiano Okalo,1 Jannat Nabaziwa,4 Enos Mwirotsi Shikanga,5 Namata Halima6 1Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Lira University, Lira City, Uganda; 2Department of Environmental Health and Disease Control, Faculty of Public Health, Lira University, Lira City, Uganda; 3Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Lira University, Lira City, Uganda; 4Department of Community Health, Faculty of Public Health, Lira University, Lira City, Uganda; 5Department of Education Psychology, Moi University, Eldoret City, Kenya; 6Department of Mental Health, Makerere University, Kampala City, UgandaCorrespondence: Amir Kabunga, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Lira University, P.O Box 1035, Lira City, Uganda, Tel +256777929576, Email akabunga@lirauni.ac.ugBackground: HIV/AIDS remains a significant global public health issue, profoundly impacting infected individuals. Living with HIV involves complex mental health dynamics, with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) being a prevalent challenge. This study aims to examine the correlation between PTSD and quality of life among HIV-positive individuals in western Uganda.Material and Methods: Conducted between May and July 2023, this facility-based cross-sectional study surveyed 439 participants from four HIV clinics in southwestern Uganda. Data were collected through interviewer-administered questionnaires, analyzed using descriptive statistics, simple linear regression, and multiple linear regression (p< 0.05).Results: Respondents had a mean age of 40.6 years, with 68.3% female, 54.9% married, and 55.1% lacking formal education. The reported PTSD prevalence among HIV-positive individuals was 33.7%, significantly correlating with reduced overall quality of life (β = − 4.52; p< 0.001). The social quality of life had the highest mean score of 14.24 (± 3.45) while the environmental quality of life had the lowest mean score 11.89 (± 2.68).Conclusion: Our study reveals a concerning prevalence of PTSD, affecting 1 in 3 individuals, emphasizing the pressing need for comprehensive mental health support within HIV care settings. We observed a significant negative impact of PTSD on overall quality of life, particularly in physical and social aspects. Integrating mental health screening into routine HIV care is crucial, using validated tools like the PSTD Checklist Civilian Version, alongside training for healthcare providers to recognize PTSD symptoms in the context of HIV diagnosis and treatment.Keywords: HIV, mental health, post-traumatic stress disorder, quality of lifeen_US
dc.identifier.citationKabunga, Amir, Eustes Kigongo, Samson Udho, et al. 'An Analysis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Quality of Life among Adults Living with HIV in Western Uganda', HIV/AIDS (Auckland), vol. 16/(2024), pp. 73-82.en_US
dc.identifier.issnEISSN 1179-1373
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/9452
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherDoveen_US
dc.subjectHIV, mental health, post-traumatic stress disorder, quality of lifeen_US
dc.titleAn Analysis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Quality of Life Among Adults Living with HIV in Western Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
Files
Original bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
Thumbnail Image
Name:
HIV-449298-an-analysis-of-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-quality-of.pdf
Size:
535.51 KB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Description:
Journal Article
Download
License bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
license.txt
Size:
1.71 KB
Format:
Item-specific license agreed upon to submission
Description:
Download
Collections
Medical and Health Sciences